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Margherita Pizza

A Margherita Pizza is one of the easiest to make. This Margherita Pizza Recipe runs you through step by step on how to make one from scratch.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

There are a few options when it comes to making pizza dough. We have two dough recipes to choose from: ’00’ flour dough and White bread flour dough. Alternatively you can order some of our pre-made dough: Neapolitan dough or Gluten Free dough.

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup canned San Marzano tomatoes (or any high-quality tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

For the Toppings:

• 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Method

1. Prepare the Dough: Follow the instructions for your chosen recipe or allow your pre-made dough to proof.

2. Make the Sauce:

1. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the canned tomatoes, crush them lightly with a spoon, and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
4. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar if needed. Let it cool.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

1. Heat up your pizza oven to 350-400°C.
2. Stretch out your dough ball on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle or larger if you are wanting a bigger pizza base.
3. Spread a thin layer of your sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Add slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil leaves.

4. Bake the Pizza:

1. Use a pizza peel to place your pizza into your pizza oven.
2. Once your pizza is in the oven you will need to turn the pizza every 20-30 seconds.
3. We recommend using a turning peel as it allows you to spin the pizza without having to remove it from your pizza oven.
4. Pizza ovens cook pizza very quickly (usually 60-90 seconds) so make sure you keep an eye on it as it is cooking to prevent it from burning.
5. Remove from the oven, garnish with a few more fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with olive oil.

5. Serve: Slice and enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!